23 May 2024
Cumbria Police are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred yesterday (22 May) when a HGV left the road and collided with a building.
The driver of the HGV, a man aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident occurred at around 4.10pm on Wednesday afternoon, on the A7 at Scotsdyke, almost on the border with Scotland.
At this time, it is believed that no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened or the moments immediately before or after.
If you can help, please contact Cumbria Police today. You can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting incident number 182 of 22 May 2024. You can also phone on 101.